Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1379: Ground water.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1379 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ground water. Primary sponsor: Chris Campbell (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the ground water and aquifer preservation task force to recommend water regulations to the legislative council. Creates a two year moratorium on the establishment of certain major ground water withdrawal facilities during the period beginning May 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028. Provides an exception to the moratorium.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Mike Aylesworth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
- Coauthored by Representative Aylesworth
- Authored by Representative Campbell